Concern has grown over this issue since the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) held public hearings on creating a national code back in February.

Tracy MacCharles, Liberal Minister of Consumer Services, stated that she has plans to introduce a new bill in legislature next week. If this legislation passes, Ontario will become the fifth province to have some sort of provincial code concerning cellphone contracts.

This new legislation is focused on helping consumers understand the services they are purchasing rather than limiting contract pricing or contract terms.

It would also ensure consumers have the ability to cancel their cellphone contract at any time with a maximum fee of only $50. Of course the value of a not paid off subsidized device, would also be added to the cancellation fee.

Complaints about cellphone contracts have tripled over the past three years according to a survey conducted by consumer advocacy group, OpenMedia.ca.